Staff Engineer - Product Security

Toronto, CanadaHybrid

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of high-impact, reusable frameworks for security use cases such as authentication, authorization, secrets management, and data protection.
Architect and automate security controls within our development and deployment pipelines -- enabling proactive prevention, detection, and remediation of vulnerabilities at scale.
Drive strategic cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with Platform, Infrastructure, Risk, and Compliance teams to integrate security deeply into our technical and operational foundations.
Mentor and guide engineers across the organization, raising the bar for secure software design, technical rigor, and security-first thinking.
Lead complex investigations and incident response efforts, ensuring rapid, effective remediation and continuous improvement of our security systems.
A track record of technical leadership -- driving company-wide or cross-organizational initiatives that improved security posture, developer experience, or system resilience. •

At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe.
Deep expertise in software security architecture and engineering, with a proven ability to design and scale security frameworks across a large, distributed system.
experience in multiple languages (e.g., Kotlin, Python, TypeScript, Java, or Go), with the ability to influence engineering design through code and review.
experience with cloud environments and modern infrastructure (AWS, OCI, GCP), including Kubernetes, Terraform, and container security.
A deep understanding of application security principles and practices, including authentication, authorization, data protection, and common web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and guide engineering teams across multiple domains.
Kotlin, TypeScript, Python
AWS, OCI, Terraform, Kubernetes
HTTP, JSON, and Protocol Buffers
Equipped to scale: We invest in what matters, including the latest enterprise AI tools, to help you work smarter and get more out of every day.

MySQL, DynamoDB, CockroachDB Salary range:
Canada: The pay range for this role is $190 ,500 - 262,000 per year.
This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location.
The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Real rewards. Competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive

We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. To request reasonable accommodation, please fill out our Accommodation Request Form ( https://bit.ly/faire-form)

Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local.
Independent retailers around the globe collectively represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline.
Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores.
With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so businesses can grow and local communities can thrive.
We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours. About this role:
Faire operates at serious scale — a global marketplace handling real money movement, sensitive business data, and the financial futures of hundreds of thousands of independent retailers and brands.
It's a core part of how we build, and how we grow.
Now we're looking for someone to take them to the next level — designing the architecture and automation that lets product engineers build securely by default, without friction.
If you're energized by the challenge of making security invisible to developers while making it impossible to skip, this role was written for you.
Our Engineering organization owns the software that makes our marketplace work.